Program Assistant QIDP Assistant Day Program
Location: US, OH, Seville

Company profile:
SHC/The Arc of Medina County is a great place to start or continue your career. Whether you’re interested in direct care, administrative, teaching computer skills or many other types of work, there is likely a career for you at SHC/The Arc.As a nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities, SHC/The Arc’s more than 200 employees serve people in Medina and Ashland Counties in Ohio. You’ll be joining a team committed to providing the highest quality programs with an emphasis on the health, safety, and respect of those we serve.If you are looking for a career in which you can make a difference in people’s lives, then join our talented, motivated, hard-working staff and share their passion for serving others.

Job description:
Job Title:  Program Assistant QIDP Assistant - Links Position Summary:  The Program Assistant is responsible for the oversight and operations of the assigned program caseload assigned sites.  This position must be capable of problem solving with individuals’ families and staff effectively, possess sound judgment and follow through in daily performance and work cooperatively with others. Hours should be flexible to meet the individuals’ needs and to provide effective program planning and monitoring.     Essential Functions:Ensures that Individual Plans and service delivery systems address the needs and choices of individuals served. These service delivery systems include homemaker/personal care,daily living skills, skill development and active treatment, vocational, recreational, social and community access, as well as the performance of health-related activities, including medication administration. Creates, reviews and revises plans and service delivery systems.Evaluates performance of Link staff in relation to program implementation and documentation and works with assigned Program Managers to ensure and encourage compliance.Attends team meetings and planning sessions as needed for the purpose of monitoring or evaluating a specific individual’s IP, behavior or vocational needs.Serves on committees and attends staff and facility meetings as necessary.Participates in training process. Ensures that all Major Unusual Incidents and Incidents are reported, investigated, reviewed and addressed according to the regulations and agency procedures.       Is present for and participates in all surveys, Plan of Correction development, implementation and monitoring.Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, cooperation and effective working relationships with clients, family members, coworkers, supervisory staff, subordinates, professionals and others to facilitate service delivery and a positive agency image.Adheres to the agency policies and acts as a role model in adherence to these policies.Performs all other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements:
   Bona-fide Occupationally Required Competencies and Credentials:Bachelors Degree in education, psychology, human services, social services or nursing preferred.  At least one (1)  year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities.Displays knowledge of Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Ohio Department of Health, and Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities regulations.Must obtain and maintain certification in CPR &amp; First Aid, Medication Administration and Health Related Activities and Crisis Management.Must have basic computer and word processing skills.Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.Must be self-motivated, dependable, cooperative and have the ability to work flexible hours.  Must demonstrate leadership skills.Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License, good driving record, and carry the proper liability insurance amounts required by the SHC.

Benefits:
Non-Exempt  Full Time   40 hours/weekRetirement PlanHealth BenefitsPaid Time Off